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by Ireno
Tue Mar 11, 2025 8:27 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: best plants for endlers and shrimp
Replies: 0
Views: 4369

best plants for endlers and shrimp

Just got my new 5-gallon tank for Christmas and I'm stoked. I'm thinking of adding live plants and driftwood to it. Currently, I have 2 Endlers, 1 Oto, and 2 shrimp. What plants would you guys recommend for a setup like this? Also, I'm a bit concerned about cleaning the gravel with live plants. Do I ...
by Ireno
Wed May 29, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Optimal water change frequency for a heavily planted tropical tank
Replies: 3
Views: 1210

Optimal water change frequency for a heavily planted tropical tank

I've recently set up a 180L long boy, heavily planted with brazilian pennywort and pearl weed - both are thriving, especially the pennywort, which is now starting to spill out of the tank. I've got a school of about a dozen rummynose tetras and 5 corys in there, and my water parameters have been ...
by Ireno
Tue Jan 17, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ram advice and stocking ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 2741

Re: ram advice and stocking ideas


Hi TFF,

I stopped by the local fish store recently to pick up some new additions for my tank and get some water tested. I ended up bringing home 10 more neon tetras and 3 pepper corys, which are all doing great so far. While I was there, I came across some stunning German blue rams. One of the ...
by Ireno
Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ram advice and stocking ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 2741

Re: ram advice and stocking ideas

I've had a similar setup in my 45G tank, with 15 rummy noses, 15 cardinals, and 5 corys. I recently introduced a mating pair of blue rams about a month ago, and so far, they're doing well. In my experience, they're a bit underwhelming in terms of personality - they do have a cute habit of following ...
by Ireno
Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:53 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Adding algae-infested plants to a new tank: a good idea?
Replies: 8
Views: 2093

Adding algae-infested plants to a new tank: a good idea?

I've been dealing with hair algae issues in my main tank, mainly on the brazilkento4 pennywort - it's like a magnet for the stuff. I did a big plant cull, getting rid of the ones that were beyond saving.

I picked up a cheap 20L tank today, complete with filter and heater - total impulse buy. Now I ...